All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.

Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.

Internet-completion Courses

Broward CountyMarch 10 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)March 25 (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Martin CountyMarch 18 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Monroe CountyMarch 4 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Palm Beach CountyMarch11 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Traditional Course

Palm Beach CountyMarch. 10 & 11 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

The specific locations for these classes will be given to those who register in advance. Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in West Palm Beach at 561-625-5122.

FWC Facts:The FWC currently maintains over 200 boat ramps and access sites, with new sites being added each year.

Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2017 Agency Regulatory Plan.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.